Ready to give burlesque a go? Become intimately acquainted with feather boas, fedoras and ostrich-feather fans in one of Chicago burlesque queen Michelle L'Amour's Arabesque classes. Hardly a bored housewife's pole-dancing flirtation at a flashy fitness chain, The Art of Burlesque explores the tease, which means no nudity is required. Advanced classes dig further, training students on makeup techniques, costume choices and music selection. Students are able to develop and workshop their own routine before the graduation performance. Arabesque also offers belly dancing classes, an art which has long been intertwined with burlesque performances.